𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗜 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗦
2nd January, 2021

Today LOVE's Wei opened up about his autism in a heartfelt, handwritten letter he addressed to fans, posted onto his Instagram:

" Dear sarangs, First of all I'd like to apologise for my poor Hangul.

This is Wei of LOVE. As Sunmi sunbae opened up about her own disorder I was inspired to talk about my own. Since I was a child I have healthily and safely lived knowingly with autism, being tested young. After being open about it in the past I have been ridiculed, but have since found a safe space to be myself.

I have trouble communicating and find it hard to understand others, and was diagnosed with anxiety when I was fourteen. I was raised amazingly, and was taught to be proud of who I am. So here I am today telling my beloved fans, who deserve to know and understand me better. 

I hope you all find this insightful and carry on supporting LOVE in future endeavours.

Thank you, sincerely, Huang Wei. ♡︎ "

— ENGLISH TRANSLATION

K-Netz reacted positively to the news and praised him for being comfortable enough to open up:

[+872, -3] Wow, their fans really must be amazing for him to talk about this, daebak Wei! Should I become a fan?

[+726, -15] My brother has mild autism, no wonder I was drawn to bias Wei. LOVE hwaiting!

[+629, -20] Love are very popular nowadays and I thought it was just their music, but their combined personalities and openness is refreshing. Hwaiting guys!

[+628, -15] LOVE are very good role models, they are perfect for the new generation, well done Wei.

As Sunmi was mentioned by name in the letter, she reposted the post on her story saying "At the end of hardship comes happiness." A popular proverb used during difficult times to encourage someone to keep working hard and not give up. Meaning it will get better now he's opened up :

Starship Entertainment have since said that any malicious comments targeted towards his disorder will be treated seriously and will have legal repercussions.